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Anthropic-Affiliated AI Data Center Nexus Data Secures $1.3 Billion in Private Credit Support
According to Bloomberg, private credit firm Eagle Point Credit Management LLC is providing a loan of approximately $1.3 billion for a large AI data center in Texas, USA, associated with Anthropic, marking another mega-deal in the boom of AI infrastructure financing.
Nvidia plans to provide approximately $100 billion in financing support for OpenAI's AI data center in Ohio
Odaily News According to sources familiar with the matter, Nvidia will provide approximately $100 billion in credit financing support for a hyperscale AI data center campus leased by OpenAI. The data center project, located in Ohio, USA, is one of the largest planned AI infrastructure projects globally. The financing support from Nvidia will help OpenAI complete the first phase of the project, which is expected to last about two years and cover roughly half of the entire project's construction scale.Sources indicate that this financial support may not only be used for data center construction financing but could also partially go toward purchasing Nvidia AI chips. (The Information)
Bitcoin miner MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $750 million loan to expand AI and energy infrastructure
Odaily News – Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings disclosed in its latest quarterly SEC filing that it has pledged 18,750 BTC as collateral for two Bitcoin-backed loans, totaling $750 million in principal.Among these, financing provided by Coinbase Credit includes a refinancing of the original $150 million credit facility plus an additional $300 million in new funds; Two Prime Lending separately provided a $300 million loan. Both loans have been fully drawn, with a combined financing cost of approximately 7.56%, primarily maturing in August 2028.The pledged 18,750 BTC were valued at approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the transaction. If a decline in Bitcoin's price pushes the collateral ratio below the agreed level, MARA could face margin call requirements; otherwise, the related BTC may be subject to liquidation risk.The new funds will mainly be used for general corporate purposes and to support MARA's acquisition of Long Ridge Energy & Power. The transaction has an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion. Long Ridge owns a natural gas power plant in Ohio, USA, with an expected installed capacity of 505 MW, along with over 1,600 acres of industrial land. MARA plans to further develop the site into a base for Bitcoin mining, AI, and high-performance computing infrastructure. (Crowdfund Insider)
Bitcoin treasury company Empery Digital invests $20 million strategically in CDP to deploy AI data center
Odaily NASDAQ-listed bitcoin treasury company Empery Digital has announced the completion of a $20 million strategic investment in preferred shares of AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power (CDP), acquiring approximately 8% equity in CDP upon transaction closing. This investment is a key component of CDP’s $70 million Series A funding round, with all proceeds allocated to the development of its first AI data center campus in West Texas, USA. (Businesswire)
Musk Acquires Mobile Power Generation Company APR Energy in Deal Valued at No Less Than $1 Billion
Elon Musk has completed the acquisition of APR Energy, a mobile power generation company, with the overall transaction valued at least $1 billion. Documents show that Duos Technologies sold its 5% non-voting stake in New APR Energy, realizing a net gain of $50.4 million, which implies an enterprise value exceeding $1 billion. Headquartered in Florida, USA, APR Energy specializes in modular gas and diesel mobile generator sets, with a total installed capacity exceeding 1 GW. Individual projects can be deployed in as fast as 15 to 30 days, providing temporary and backup power for data centers.Industry analysts suggest that this acquisition aims to support the expansion of xAI's computing cluster and reduce reliance on the public grid. However, the fossil fuel-based power generation model will also bring trade-offs in terms of carbon emissions, compliance, and long-term operational costs. (Techrepublic)
Pact Labs Completes $7 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Tether
Pact Labs has announced the completion of a $7 million Series A funding round, led by Tether, with participation from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. The project's primary business is to provide core infrastructure for USA₮ in scenarios such as payroll, earned wage access, credit, and everyday payments. (Tether News).
Circle Foundation Partners with UNDP and WFP to Launch Stablecoin Aid Payment Grant Program
Odaily News: Circle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Circle Internet Group, has announced the launch of two grant programs in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to explore the use of regulated stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure for international development and humanitarian aid payments.Circle Foundation will fund UNDP in establishing a Digital Asset Innovation Pool to support its country offices in scaling regulated stablecoin payments from local pilots to full project delivery. The mechanism is designed to complement traditional banking systems.Another grant awarded to World Food Program USA will support WFP in building governance, risk, compliance, and fund reconciliation frameworks for digital asset distribution. WFP plans to test stablecoin payment channels in 2 to 3 countries over the next three years and conduct independent research to establish benchmarks for speed, efficiency, and cost. (Bitcoin.com News)
MARA posts $100 million deposit for Texas data center project, acquisition price capped at $600 million
According to TheEnergyMag, Bitcoin miner MARA announced it has paid a $100 million power deposit for its data center project in Matagorda County, Texas, and adjusted the payment and exit terms of the transaction with sustainable fuel developer HIF USA. Located southwest of Houston, the project spans over 1,200 acres and has a planned power capacity of up to 2 gigawatts, which MARA plans to use to build a campus supporting high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining. Under the revised agreement, payments originally contingent on regulatory approval will now be paid in two installments, with the maximum total acquisition price for the project remaining capped at $600 million provided all milestones are met.
Circle Foundation supports the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme, exploring the use of stablecoins for humanitarian aid payments.
Circle Foundation announced its support for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to advance digital payment infrastructure, exploring how to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and financial accessibility of funding disbursement for development projects and humanitarian aid through regulated stablecoins. Specifically, Circle Foundation will fund UNDP’s establishment and operation of the Digital Asset Innovation Pool, facilitating the deployment of regulated payment stablecoins from pilot projects into standard programs. Previously, UNDP has tested solutions such as digital cash payments, fund disbursement in low-connectivity environments, and mobile wallets in locations including Aleppo, Syria; Haiti; Guatemala; and Gambia. Circle Foundation will also provide an additional grant to World Food Program USA to support WFP in building the governance, risk management, fund management, reconciliation, and compliance systems required for stablecoin payments, alongside integration into local fintech and mobile payment networks. Over the next three years, WFP plans to pilot stablecoin payments across payment channels in two to three countries to evaluate their costs, speed, transparency, and operational feasibility.
Albuquerque City Council Passes Ban, Bitcoin ATM Operators Must Remove Devices Within 45 Days
Odaily News: The Albuquerque City Council in New Mexico, USA, has passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and counter-assisted virtual currency transactions within city limits. The city government will notify known operators and retailers hosting the devices, and the relevant equipment must be removed within 45 days.Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles stated that 90% of cryptocurrency ATM transactions in the city are related to scams, and noted that high fees discourage legitimate users from using such devices. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn pointed out that these transactions are instant, anonymous, and irreversible, characteristics that could be exploited by scam groups, organized crime, and human traffickers.The City Council stated that residents can still hold, mine, and transfer cryptocurrencies through online trading platforms and personal wallets. Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have already banned such devices statewide; North America's former largest operator, Bitcoin Depot, filed for bankruptcy in May and took approximately 9,700 devices offline. (Decrypt)
CZ: Bitcoin's "Supercycle" Has Yet to Materialize; Market Remains in the Bear Phase of the Four-Year Cycle
Odaily News: At the SALT conference held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA, Binance founder CZ stated that Bitcoin's "supercycle" has yet to materialize. The market continues to follow a relatively strict four-year cycle pattern and is currently in a bear market phase. As total market capitalization expands, price volatility is expected to narrow. However, CZ noted that the current industry environment is the most favorable in his 12 years of experience, with the U.S. regulatory framework serving as a model globally. Securities laws and exchange regulatory structures in many countries are referencing the U.S. approach. Hong Kong is also accelerating its legislative efforts to align with U.S. regulatory thinking.Regarding the allocation of investment firm YZi Labs, CZ disclosed that approximately 70% of funds are directed toward core tracks in crypto and blockchain, about 20% toward AI, and the remainder toward biotech and other sectors. The firm uses its own capital and is not constrained by external LP return cycles, placing greater emphasis on the positive impact of projects and the execution capabilities of founding teams rather than purely financial returns.
前美国国防部长呼吁参议院尽快通过 CLARITY 法案，称其为国家安全法案
According to Cointelegraph, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper wrote in the Financial Times, calling on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act as soon as possible and emphasizing that the bill is not only a financial services bill but also a national security bill. Esper pointed out that China is heavily investing in state-led payment systems to bypass U.S. regulation and undermine the dominance of the U.S. dollar, while weak digital asset regulatory rules also provide loopholes for North Korean hacking organizations such as the Lazarus Group to evade U.S. financial controls. He stated that the CLARITY Act will expand the Treasury Department's special measures authority under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act and is a powerful weapon to combat malicious actors.
Analyst: US-made semiconductors will command a premium, Korean memory makers need to accelerate US fab construction
Citrini analyst Jukan stated on X platform that in the future, "Made in USA" semiconductor products may gain market premiums due to supply chain stability advantages. Korean memory chip companies need to respond to this trend by building wafer fabs in the US. Currently, US-made optical module products have already begun to reflect premiums. For example, optical communications company AAOI has stated that optical modules produced in the US can command higher prices. Meanwhile, US hyperscalers are also willing to pay additional premiums for US-made Micron DRAM.Jukan believes that the price advantage of US-made chips does not come solely from the products themselves, but reflects the value of supply chain stability and supply assurance. Against the backdrop of ongoing adjustments in the global semiconductor supply chain, companies and customers are increasingly valuing localized production capacity to reduce geopolitical and supply disruption risks.Regarding Korean memory manufacturers, Korean companies need to actively advance the construction of US-based production capacity, a trend that has already begun to emerge. For example, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has previously discussed plans to build a memory chip front-end wafer fab in the US on multiple occasions.As AI infrastructure construction drives growth in memory demand, and regionalization trends in the global supply chain continue, US-made semiconductors may form a new pricing system. Chip companies with US-based production capacity will gain additional advantages in future market competition.
Foxconn Q2 Net Profit Up 35% YoY, AI Server Revenue Share Surpasses 50% for First Time
According to The Straits Times, Taiwan Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) announced its Q2 financial report on August 12, with net profit increasing 35% year-on-year to NT$59.97 billion (approximately SGD 2.38 billion), exceeding analysts' expectations of NT$58.8 billion. Specifically, revenue from cloud and networking products (including AI servers) accounted for 51%, breaking through 50% for the first time, while smart consumer electronics (including iPhone) accounted for 29%. Rotating CEO Shang-Yi Chiang stated that AI-related business will continue to grow in Q3, and coupled with the peak season effect of ICT products, significant quarter-on-quarter growth is expected. Nvidia's new generation Vera Rubin AI server racks will enter preparation for mass production in Q3 and start shipping from Q4, expected to become Foxconn's core product next year. In addition, Foxconn expects capital expenditure in 2026 to increase 30% year-on-year, and will continue to expand AI server and electric vehicle manufacturing capacity in India, Mexico, and Texas, USA. The company's stock price has risen 17% year-to-date, closing up 2.7% for the day.
Man from Washington State, USA, sentenced to 5 years for aiding in money laundering of nearly $100 million in cryptocurrency
the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a press release that a 47-year-old resident of Newcastle, Washington, Geoffrey K. Auyeung, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering.Geoffrey K. Auyeung assisted overseas scammers in transferring nearly $100 million in investment fraud proceeds through bank accounts and cryptocurrency exchanges. The scammers deceived victims into investing in the oil and gas industry, luring them to transfer funds into so-called escrow accounts. To facilitate this, Geoffrey K. Auyeung established at least nine entities to receive funds, which were then transferred overseas or exchanged for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC via exchanges like Gemini, Coinbase, and BitStamp. Most of these cryptocurrencies were subsequently sent to Binance accounts controlled by individuals in Nigeria and Russia.Geoffrey K. Auyeung opened at least 81 bank accounts across 24 financial institutions and 19 accounts across 8 cryptocurrency exchanges, receiving a total of $97.1 million in wire transfers and deposits. Through his involvement in the scheme, he earned at least $4 million in commissions and received an additional $400,000 in commissions through accounts under his wife's name between August 2024 and December 2025. Auyeung pleaded guilty in February of this year. He will forfeit approximately $2.3 million seized from bank accounts and his home, an Audi SQ8, and has agreed to forfeit approximately $7.1 million worth of cryptocurrency. (The Block)
前美国国防部长呼吁参议院尽快通过 CLARITY 法案，称其为国家安全法案
According to Cointelegraph, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper wrote in the Financial Times, calling on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act as soon as possible and emphasizing that the bill is not only a financial services bill but also a national security bill. Esper pointed out that China is heavily investing in state-led payment systems to bypass U.S. regulation and undermine the dominance of the U.S. dollar, while weak digital asset regulatory rules also provide loopholes for North Korean hacking organizations such as the Lazarus Group to evade U.S. financial controls. He stated that the CLARITY Act will expand the Treasury Department's special measures authority under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act and is a powerful weapon to combat malicious actors.
Senator Lummis' X Account Hacked, Fake Solana Meme Coin Scam Deleted Within Five Minutes
According to BeInCrypto, the official verified X account of U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis was hacked on July 29. The account briefly posted a fake Solana Meme coin promotion post named $USA Token, featuring a pump.fun minting link. The post was deleted within approximately five minutes, accumulating around 5,600 views and 37 replies during that period. Crypto community users quickly issued warnings, and there are currently no records of financial losses. Lummis's office had not released any statement as of press time. The timing of this incident is sensitive, coinciding with the stalemate of the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act" (CLARITY Act) championed by Lummis in Congress.
Man from Florida, U.S., Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1.9 Million in Bitcoin from Former Employer Using Mnemonic Phrase
A man in Florida, USA, was arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $1.9 million worth of Bitcoin using the mnemonic phrase of his former employer’s hardware wallet. According to police, the unauthorized transfer of the stolen funds occurred in 2020, when the suspect still had access to critical security information.
Circle Foundation Partners with UNDP and WFP to Launch Stablecoin Aid Payment Grant Program
Odaily News: Circle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Circle Internet Group, has announced the launch of two grant programs in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to explore the use of regulated stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure for international development and humanitarian aid payments.Circle Foundation will fund UNDP in establishing a Digital Asset Innovation Pool to support its country offices in scaling regulated stablecoin payments from local pilots to full project delivery. The mechanism is designed to complement traditional banking systems.Another grant awarded to World Food Program USA will support WFP in building governance, risk, compliance, and fund reconciliation frameworks for digital asset distribution. WFP plans to test stablecoin payment channels in 2 to 3 countries over the next three years and conduct independent research to establish benchmarks for speed, efficiency, and cost. (Bitcoin.com News)
Soluna and Bitdeer Expand Texas Joint Mining Project to 35MW
Soluna Holdings has announced an amended agreement with Dory Creek, a subsidiary of Bitdeer Technologies Group, to increase the Bitcoin mining capacity of its Project Kati 1 in South Texas, USA by 7MW, bringing the total power allocation for the project between the two parties to 35MW and filling the K1BC phase capacity. This expansion adopts a joint mining model, with Bitdeer providing and retaining ownership of Sealminer A2 Pro Air miners, while Soluna is responsible for data center infrastructure, power, and operational management, with mining revenue shared between the two parties. The additional 7MW is expected to be fully deployed by November 2026. (TheEnergyMag)
MARA posts $100 million deposit for Texas data center project, acquisition price capped at $600 million
According to TheEnergyMag, Bitcoin miner MARA announced it has paid a $100 million power deposit for its data center project in Matagorda County, Texas, and adjusted the payment and exit terms of the transaction with sustainable fuel developer HIF USA. Located southwest of Houston, the project spans over 1,200 acres and has a planned power capacity of up to 2 gigawatts, which MARA plans to use to build a campus supporting high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining. Under the revised agreement, payments originally contingent on regulatory approval will now be paid in two installments, with the maximum total acquisition price for the project remaining capped at $600 million provided all milestones are met.
Circle Foundation supports the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme, exploring the use of stablecoins for humanitarian aid payments.
Circle Foundation announced its support for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to advance digital payment infrastructure, exploring how to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and financial accessibility of funding disbursement for development projects and humanitarian aid through regulated stablecoins. Specifically, Circle Foundation will fund UNDP’s establishment and operation of the Digital Asset Innovation Pool, facilitating the deployment of regulated payment stablecoins from pilot projects into standard programs. Previously, UNDP has tested solutions such as digital cash payments, fund disbursement in low-connectivity environments, and mobile wallets in locations including Aleppo, Syria; Haiti; Guatemala; and Gambia. Circle Foundation will also provide an additional grant to World Food Program USA to support WFP in building the governance, risk management, fund management, reconciliation, and compliance systems required for stablecoin payments, alongside integration into local fintech and mobile payment networks. Over the next three years, WFP plans to pilot stablecoin payments across payment channels in two to three countries to evaluate their costs, speed, transparency, and operational feasibility.
Gate has launched Hajimi and SUE (Construction Cat) perpetual contract trading
According to Odaily Planet Daily, Gate has launched Hajimi perpetual contract trading (settled in USDT), supporting 1-20x leverage. Meanwhile, Gate has also launched SUE (Construction Cat) perpetual contract trading (settled in USDT), supporting 1-10x leverage.It is reported that SUE (Construction Cat) originates from an orange kitten rescued from a Komatsu excavator in Ohio, USA. The construction crew named it after the machine brand, abbreviated as Sue. SUE is a meme coin on the BCS chain.
BTC Digital's 10MW crypto mining project in Georgia, USA, has completed construction and is expected to deploy miners within two months.
According to PRNewswire, Nasdaq-listed BTC Digital Ltd. announced that its 10MW cryptocurrency computing infrastructure project in Georgia, USA, has been completed and is now entering the deployment preparation phase. The company expects to deploy high-performance mining rigs and launch digital asset mining operations within approximately two months.
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Circle Foundation Partners with UNDP and WFP to Launch Stablecoin Aid Payment Grant Program
Odaily News: Circle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Circle Internet Group, has announced the launch of two grant programs in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to explore the use of regulated stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure for international development and humanitarian aid payments.Circle Foundation will fund UNDP in establishing a Digital Asset Innovation Pool to support its country offices in scaling regulated stablecoin payments from local pilots to full project delivery. The mechanism is designed to complement traditional banking systems.Another grant awarded to World Food Program USA will support WFP in building governance, risk, compliance, and fund reconciliation frameworks for digital asset distribution. WFP plans to test stablecoin payment channels in 2 to 3 countries over the next three years and conduct independent research to establish benchmarks for speed, efficiency, and cost. (Bitcoin.com News)
Soluna and Bitdeer Expand Texas Joint Mining Project to 35MW
Soluna Holdings has announced an amended agreement with Dory Creek, a subsidiary of Bitdeer Technologies Group, to increase the Bitcoin mining capacity of its Project Kati 1 in South Texas, USA by 7MW, bringing the total power allocation for the project between the two parties to 35MW and filling the K1BC phase capacity. This expansion adopts a joint mining model, with Bitdeer providing and retaining ownership of Sealminer A2 Pro Air miners, while Soluna is responsible for data center infrastructure, power, and operational management, with mining revenue shared between the two parties. The additional 7MW is expected to be fully deployed by November 2026. (TheEnergyMag)
MARA posts $100 million deposit for Texas data center project, acquisition price capped at $600 million
According to TheEnergyMag, Bitcoin miner MARA announced it has paid a $100 million power deposit for its data center project in Matagorda County, Texas, and adjusted the payment and exit terms of the transaction with sustainable fuel developer HIF USA. Located southwest of Houston, the project spans over 1,200 acres and has a planned power capacity of up to 2 gigawatts, which MARA plans to use to build a campus supporting high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining. Under the revised agreement, payments originally contingent on regulatory approval will now be paid in two installments, with the maximum total acquisition price for the project remaining capped at $600 million provided all milestones are met.
Circle Foundation supports the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme, exploring the use of stablecoins for humanitarian aid payments.
Circle Foundation announced its support for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to advance digital payment infrastructure, exploring how to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and financial accessibility of funding disbursement for development projects and humanitarian aid through regulated stablecoins. Specifically, Circle Foundation will fund UNDP’s establishment and operation of the Digital Asset Innovation Pool, facilitating the deployment of regulated payment stablecoins from pilot projects into standard programs. Previously, UNDP has tested solutions such as digital cash payments, fund disbursement in low-connectivity environments, and mobile wallets in locations including Aleppo, Syria; Haiti; Guatemala; and Gambia. Circle Foundation will also provide an additional grant to World Food Program USA to support WFP in building the governance, risk management, fund management, reconciliation, and compliance systems required for stablecoin payments, alongside integration into local fintech and mobile payment networks. Over the next three years, WFP plans to pilot stablecoin payments across payment channels in two to three countries to evaluate their costs, speed, transparency, and operational feasibility.
Japan-based Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong with an initial capital contribution of $1 million
Metaplanet has announced it will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited, with an initial capital contribution of $1 million, expected to be incorporated in September 2026. The subsidiary will operate in coordination with Metaplanet Asset Management Inc., previously established in Miami, USA, and will be responsible for executing asset buy and sell trades during Asian time zones, as well as risk management operations including position and market dynamics monitoring. It will primarily invest in Bitcoin, Bitcoin-related equities, and credit instruments such as preferred securities issued by Bitcoin treasury companies.
Albuquerque City Council Passes Ban, Bitcoin ATM Operators Must Remove Devices Within 45 Days
Odaily News: The Albuquerque City Council in New Mexico, USA, has passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and counter-assisted virtual currency transactions within city limits. The city government will notify known operators and retailers hosting the devices, and the relevant equipment must be removed within 45 days.Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles stated that 90% of cryptocurrency ATM transactions in the city are related to scams, and noted that high fees discourage legitimate users from using such devices. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn pointed out that these transactions are instant, anonymous, and irreversible, characteristics that could be exploited by scam groups, organized crime, and human traffickers.The City Council stated that residents can still hold, mine, and transfer cryptocurrencies through online trading platforms and personal wallets. Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have already banned such devices statewide; North America's former largest operator, Bitcoin Depot, filed for bankruptcy in May and took approximately 9,700 devices offline. (Decrypt)